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Concierge
Radiology

Since the 1980’s, medical imaging technological advances have propelled radiology
into the forefront of health care. Medical imaging exams, such as CT scans and MRI, are now one of the
most important tools used by your doctor for diagnosis and screening.

As a result, imaging facilities have become much busier. The average radiologist is now interpreting over 100 exams a day. That means they are spending less and less time evaluating your individual exam, less time consulting with your doctor, and no time at all in consultation with you as the patient. This combination of factors can lead to misdiagnosis and miscommunication of important imaging results. In fact, errors of this kind may occur in up to 5% of exams.

This program has
been specifically designed to give you the maximum benefit from your medical
imaging exam. From start to finish, your concierge radiologist will be your
personal consultant, providing you with guidance and expertise to ensure the
best quality, most accurate, and most thorough radiology evaluation tailored
specifically to your medical history.

This degree of individualized physician service is offered through a “concierge” or “VIP” relationship. This is a model of care whereby the patient, for an annual service fee, receives unlimited Physician access and consultation for the services and benefits as outlined below. This patient -physician relationship is entirely separate from, and additional to, the basic, standard level of radiologic interpretation which is provided automically to you and your doctor by the facility where your exam is performed. Our goal is to greatly enhance that basic level of Radiology care and provide the ultimate in personalized professional radiology consultation. We feel that this is a premium service geared towards patients who strive for the best in health care.

Be an informed
patient. Be an active participant in your heath care. Use Concierge Radiology
to help you and your family maximize the health benefits of medical imaging for wellness and disease detection.

Please see below for a description of benefits and services you will receive as a Concierge Radiology Patient:

Motivation
and Improved compliance:

As radiologists
demonstrate imaging findings to patients, this actually improves compliance with
treatment recommendations already in place from your doctor. A simple
example of showing patients images of their internal carotid artery
calcifications, in comparison to a normal artery, will give them a visual
concept of their atherosclerosis and emphasize the importance of cholesterol-controlling
medications and lifestyle change.

Reduce
communication errors:

Too often,
radiologists' reports are entirely accurate, but important findings are
understated or misunderstood by referring physicians and patients. Likewise, ambiguous
reports or exam limitations may result in erroneous assumptions. Avoid
potential miscommunication by having a detailed and personalized Radiologist consultation regarding imaging findings and limitations.

Empowering
Patients:

A “show and tell” of
findings directly to patients empowers them to understand their own bodies,
increasing their autonomy, enhancing the health care experience, and boosting
their confidence in the medicat treatment.

Diagnostic
errors in 5% of Radiology Exams:

Don’t let it happen
to you! According to leading national experts, positive findings are missed on
5% of Radiology exams ( CT, MRI, mammography, ultrasound, and xray ). Second opinion interpretation, especially when directed
by patient communication and detailed history, dramatically improves diagnostic
accuracy. Have a second intrepretation of your exam performed by subspecialty
experts and reduce the risk of missed diagnosis.

Personal
Image Archive:

Secure, private
online permanent archive of diagnostic imaging procedures and test results.
All exams and reports instantly available to patients and their health care
providers through a web based system with password protected access.

Pre-imaging
Guidance:

Medical imaging is
big business. Facilities are competing for your imaging but vary greatly in
quality of equipment and patient care. Access to an independent, unbiased
resource is very important to help you choose the right local facility for your
exam.

Radiation
Safety:

Medical imaging is
now the greatest source of radiation exposure. Nationally, there is increased
awareness and efforts to address this. However, most community facilities are
slow to adopt the newest modifications for reducing patient radiation. Find
radiation conscious facilities in your area and know how to limit your
exposure.

Screening
for Disease:

Is whole body MRI
screening the right exam for you? Do you need screening chest CT? What about
MRI of the breasts? Pro-active screening with medical imaging can save lives
but beware of scams and false advertising, potentially exposing you to
unnecessary testing and radiation.

Health
Maintenance:

Early detection
saves lives. Find out what the American College of Radiology recommends for
routine imaging screening for diseases like colon cancer, breast cancer,
aneurysms, and many others. Receive quarterly news letter with the latest
patient oriented Radiology information specific to your personal and family
history.

Expedite
test results:

Get immediate
results for your imaging tests with written report and consultation explaining
all imaging findings and recommendations.

Be
an informed patient:

Radiology reports
filled with technical terms can be difficult to understand. So many things are
described but which are significant? Was everything evaluated thoroughly
considering your family history? Was the exam compared to your previous study ?
Personal consultation regarding your exam allows you to ask all the questions
regarding your test. This interaction and communication between the radiologist
and patient is a crucial component of the medical imaging process, too often
overlooked in a busy imaging facility.